Effect of Wii Fit Training in Comparison to Vestibular Rehabilitation Training on Balance in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Postional Vertigo

Effect of Wii Fit Training in Comparison to Vestibular Rehabilitation Training on Balance in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Postional Vertigo

THIS STUDY IS A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL AND THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY IS TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF WIIFIT TRAINING IN COMPARISON TO VESTIBULAR REHAB TRAINING ON BALANCE IN PATIENTS WITH BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO

Effects of wiifit training will be assessed for balance and vertigo which includes the parameters of balance training.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo patients aged 30-60 years The participants will be assessed through Vestibular Rehabilitation questionnaire (VRBQ), Dizziness handicap inventory (DHI), Functional reach test, Clinical test for sensory integration in balance and vertigo symptom scale.

Informed consent will be taken after which the participants will be recruited into two groups, where one group will receive wiifit training and other group will receive vestibular rehabilitation training.

Base-line and post-treatment measurement will be taken for analysis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
• Aged 30-60 years.
• Ability to stand and walk independently.
• Male and Female
• Positive Dix Hallpike Test
• DHI Scale: 36-42 (moderate Handicap)

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients with history of vestibular surgery or cochlear implantation.
• Patients with history of seizures or epilepsy.
• patients with a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator(ICD).
• Patients with history of severe head injury or concussion within the past year.
• No other vestibular disorders or conditions that may affect balance.